Gradients measuring device question
Just a quickie, I remember reading somewhere about a spirit level like device that measures gradients. Does anyone know if I was imagining it or that in-fact such a device does exist, I've tried the forum search function but to no avail...
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are you going to build scale models of your rides to use it on?0
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I'm sure there are more knowledgeable people here who know exactly what I'm asking for....
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You could get them -it is like s spirit level for your top tube or stem - thats the only one I've seen in 25 years of cycling - so demand isnt too great.
One of my clubmates got one for being first off the back at the Eddie Soens - so he would be able to spot a real hill when he gets to one.
No idea what use it is on a bike - gradient is only one thing - headwind and surface needs to be considered too.
If you're interested - plot the hill on Bikely and work out the gradient from there.0 -
I looked in an old April 04 Bicycling mag. Go to
http://www.velimpex.com/home/inclinometer.htm
and have a look.
Then go to makers website.
http://www.skymounti.com/html/gb.html
Seems there r two types. Don`t know where u get them Print out a page and take it in to your bike shop.
Of course you could save your $25 (even better 28grms) and go to:
http://www.satsig.net/pointing/how-to-m ... ometer.htm
Glue it to a piece of wood and it`ll last for years.The Wife complained for months about the empty pot of bike oil on the hall stand; so I replaced it with a full one.0 -
Thanks! ! I knew it wasn't a figment of my imagination. I've looked at the web site you linked to and all in all with delivery from the US this little device comes to around about £21. I've got to work out now if this little nugget of information via this bubble is worth it.... knowing me I will think about it for a few days, say nah I could better spend the money elsewhere and order it anyway 0
